Daily Archives: November 20, 2014

Gig review: SANTA CRUZ – The Barfly, Camden, London, 17 November 2014

Posted on November 20, 2014 by andynathan
SANTA CRUZ - The Barfly, Camden, London, 17 November 2014

A whole generation after grunge was supposed to have killed it, the sleaze and glam scene continues to thrive with younger Scandinavian bands leading a revival. The likes of Hardcore Superstar and Crash Diet have already made a mark and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: NINE BELOW ZERO – O2 Academy, London, 19 November 2014

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Davoski

Wham bam. For about an hour, this was a fearsome, supercharged r ‘n’ b pummelling. Nine Below Zero, classic line-up back together to tour their first three – and most influential – albums, came out pumped and with all guns … Continue reading →

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Album review: CHASMA – Omega Theorian

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Yiannis
CHASMA – Omega Theorian

Candlelight – Out Now. First formed in Portland/Oregon back in 2008, Black Metal outfit Chasma are one of the hundreds of young bands of their generation that began performing extreme Metal in hope of achieving one thing; making a career … Continue reading →

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Album review: POWERWOLF – The History Of Heresy I (2004-2008)

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Yiannis
POWERWOLF – The History Of Heresy I (2004-2008)

Metal Blade – Out Now. It’s been eleven years since my career as a music journalist began and, to this day, there are times that I still find myself baffled by some of the decisions made by even of the … Continue reading →

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Album review: CORROSION OF CONFORMITY – IX

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Yiannis
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY - IX

Candlelight – Out Now. Corrosion Of Conformity, the Sludge/Hardcore Punk band first formed in Raleigh/North Carolina back in 1982, may have never quite made it big but, throughout its long and turbulent career, has managed to gain the appreciation and … Continue reading →

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Album review: VICIOUS RUMORS – Live You To Death 2 – American Punishment

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Yiannis
VICIOUS RUMORS – Live You To Death 2 - American Punishment

Steamhammer / SPV – Out Now. One can only assume that it is through sheer determination and/or stubbornness on the part of guitar maestro Geoff Thorpe that the US Metal powerhouse Vicious Rumors is still with us three and a … Continue reading →

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Album review: RIPPIKOULU – Ulvaja

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Yiannis
RIPPIKOULU – Ulvaja

Svart Records – Out Now. Strange as it may sound to us today, there was a time when writing lyrics in any language other than English was the equivalent to artistic suicide for a foreign Metal band. Back in 1990 … Continue reading →

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Album review: VEGA – Stereo Messiah

Posted on November 20, 2014 by andynathan
Vega - Stereo Messiah

Frontiers Records [Release date 17.10.14] As one of the great hopes of British melodic rock Vega have not left the grass grow under their feet, this being their third album in under four years. It sees only minor tweaks to … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: FRASER ANDERSON, PAIN OF SALVATION

Posted on November 20, 2014 by jason
Fraser Anderson - Little Glass Box

FRASER ANDERSON – Little Glass Box Membran [Release date 10.11.14] Scottish singer/songwriter Fraser Anderson has been releasing albums since 2004, having toured as part of Dougie MacLean’s backing band. On this album he is joined by guest musicians including Danny … Continue reading →

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Gig review: LEVELLERS/The Selecter – William Aston Hall, Wrexham, 18 November 2014

Posted on November 20, 2014 by alanjones
LEVELLERS - William Aston Hall, Wrexham, 18 November 2014

There is something wonderfully timeless about a Levellers gig. Every time I have seen them over the past twenty-odd years they have always been the same, giving a full-on performance for their adoring fans and leaving nothing on the stage … Continue reading →

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Album review: ALLEN-LANDE – The Great Divide

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Phil Berisford
ALLEN-LANDE – The Great Divide

Frontiers Records [Release date 20.10.14] Russell Allen and Jorn Lande return under the Allen-Lande moniker after a four year absence with “The Great Divide”. This time around however, song writing and guitars are courtesy of one Timo Tolkki…hmm…this bit worries … Continue reading →

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